Best Kacang Panjang Kecap Indonesian Green Beans In Sweet Soy Recipes

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KACANG PANJANG KECAP - INDONESIAN GREEN BEANS IN SWEET SOY



Kacang Panjang Kecap - Indonesian Green Beans in Sweet Soy image

This is a simple but delicious Indonesian recipe for French / green beans. It goes perfectly with Nasi Kuning (festive yellow rice). This recipe comes from 'Recipes from our Thai kitchen'. Time to make doesn't include resting time.

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Beans

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 shallots, chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb French style green bean, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 -5 fresh Thai red chili peppers, halved lengthways & deseeded
3 tablespoons ketjap manis (kecap manis, Indonesian sweet soy sauce)
1 fresh tomato, deseeded and cut into wedges
1 tablespoon fried shallot
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Put garlic, fresh shallots, and 2 tablespoons water into a mortar and pestle and smash into a smooth paste. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-low heat. Add paste and cook, stirring, about 8 minutes. Add beans and chiles, stir to combine.
  • Add kecap manis and 1/4 cup water, stir to coat. Increase heat to medium high and stir-fry until beans are barely fork tender, 6-8 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Let beans rest for about 10 minutes before serving, to allow flavors to intensify. Garnish with generous amount of fried shallots, and serve with festive yellow rice. Enjoy!

INDONESIAN GREEN BEANS WITH GINGER & CHILI



Indonesian Green Beans with Ginger & Chili image

Make these hot or mild it's up to you. I have used Jalapenos but then I usually use 3 or 4, with red hot chillies I usually use 2. This is nice served with marinated baked tofu

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb green beans, washed,ends snipped and cut into 2 inch pieces
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 hot chili pepper, seeded and minced (or more)
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup onion, cut into small crescents
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups fresh bean sprouts
salt

Steps:

  • Heat a wok or skillet- when hot add the oil and let it get hot Saute the chilies and other seasoning for about 1 minute Add onions & beans, saute for 2 minutes Add water and salt, cover and simmer for 4 minutes Add bean sprouts cover and simmer 1 minute longer Serve over rice or noodles.

KECAP MANIS (SWEET SOY SAUCE)



Kecap Manis (Sweet Soy Sauce) image

This came from "The Indonesian Kitchen". It is easy and tastes better than the store bought as my daughter says. This can be used in recipes or as a dipping sauce all on it's own.

Provided by Paka1931

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 2 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 3/4 cups dark soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, mashed
1/2 teaspoon star anise pods
2 slices fresh ginger
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Carmelize the sugar in saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently.
  • When the sugar has melted, add the remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Lower heat and cook for 10 minutes more.
  • Removed from heat and allow to cool.
  • Pour into a bottle and store in the fridge.
  • This can be stored for several months.
  • I do not strain it as the flavor improves with time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 942.4, Fat 0.3, Sodium 16467.5, Carbohydrate 213.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 199.1, Protein 31.4

INDONESIAN SWEET SOY SAUCE (KECAP MANIS)



Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) image

This Indonesian version of soy sauce is thicker, sweeter and more complex than what you're used to. Try sautéeing green beans with ginger and a dash of kecap manis. From EatingWell magazine, July/August 1997 and posted for ZWT6.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 (10 ounce) jar reduced sodium soy sauce (about 1 1/3 cups)
1 star anise, pod
1 garlic clove, crushed

Steps:

  • Half-fill a large bowl with water and ice cubes and set it beside the stove.
  • Combine sugar and water in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Once it starts boiling, cook without stirring until syrup turns amber, 5 to 10 minutes. Immediately set saucepan in ice water for about 30 seconds.
  • Add soy sauce, star anise and garlic to cooled caramel.
  • Return pan to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely. Discard garlic. Transfer to a jar (sterilized if keeping longer than 1 week) and let mellow overnight in the refrigerator before using.
  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.

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